Deanna POV


As the Captain and I returned to the bridge we both became lost in thought. But when we reached the bridge he called both Will and I to his ready room.

"Counselor Troi, report." He ordered as the ready room doors closed behind us.

"When I arrived in sickbay I felt confusion and distrust from her until she saw Lieutenant Worf. When she looked at him her emotions changed to warmth and protectiveness and again her emotions changed to extreme terror when she saw Commander Riker. I don't believe she fears the Commander himself but someone he reminds her of." I paused to see what their reactions would be.

"That would make sense, Captain. She's been in cryostasis for who knows how long, and my family is from Earth. It's possible that I resemble an ancestor or even a stranger she may have known and feared."

"Hmm. Interesting. You look like you still have more to report, Counselor. Continue."

"Her emotions weren't the only strong ones in the room, sir. Lieutenant Worf also had some strange emotions where the girl was concerned. His feelings are usually very structured and easy to filter through, especially when compared to Humans, but for some reason when the girl ran to him for protection he felt elation and confusion and when she left his arms he felt a deep emptiness and disappointment. He also had a very strange reaction when I tried to comfort her. It was almost like he wished to take her away from me. I don't know what it means but we need to talk to him after Doctor Crusher is done with her tests."

"Fascinating. How far are we from a Federation Space Station so that she may be returned to Earth?"

"Several weeks in the opposite direction of our current mission at maximum warp. Captain, I would suggest we take the girl to a station after our mission. It'll only delay her return for about one standard month, and she may appreciate the added time in order to adjust." Will suggested.

"Very well, Number One. Continue our current course at Warp Five. It seems that Worf may hold some answers for us. Counselor, when Worf comes in I want you to focus on him while I question him about the girl." The Captain ordered. I nodded my head in response.

'Lieutenant Worf to the Captain's Ready Room.'

'I'm on my way.'